Green Pendant

Today's offering is another piece of jewelry by Diane Sawcyzn. She was the one that originally brought the Biggerstaff family to my attention. Here is Diane's green dichro pendant with a subtle clear cross with sterling silver bail. Approximately size: .75" x 2.25". I have no painting to offer today but hopefully I'll get one posted tomorrow.

In Him,

Cindy

DIANE'S CROSS AND CINDY'S FARMHOUSE

Good afternoon to all of you who are keeping up with "My Daily Offering". Please read to the bottom of this posting as there are updates on several families that we are praying for.

Below is Diane Sawczyn's Multi-Colored Cross and below her cross is my painting entitled " Farmhouse & Silo" which measures 12"x16". Those who have been in Maureen Brouilette's classes at The Upstairs Gallery will certainly recognize this painting. :-)

Multi-colored Cross
Here is Diane's description of her cross. Multi-colored dichro cross can be worn with almost any outfit. Silver plated bail. Approximately 1.5" x 2.75".

Farmhouse and Silo

Below are the latest updates from Cody's mother, Meloney Biggerstaff, posted yesterday and then again this morning. Please keep this family in your prayers.

Posted to Cody's medical blog yesterday.....4-13-09
It was a pretty good day and this round of chemo is over and he feels pretty good. They just told us that he doesn't have to be hooked up to an I.V. tonight and that got a big Cody smile, that's for sure. A night with no beeping is a welcome thought. They will just check vitals every 4 hours and we can live with that. He will lose his hair in the next week or two and we aren't looking forward to that at all, but that is just part of the journey. I told him we could get pizza to celebrate being done with chemo and he got a couple pieces down. Thanks for all your support and please continue with the prayers and GOD bless!

Posted to Cody's medical blog this morning 4-14-09
Good morning. Luck with nurses ran out last night and she had a rough time which stole a lot of our sleep. Oh well, she tried. I had just fallen asleep when Cody called and said he was going to be sick and he wasn't kidding. So much for the pizza and he was really sick for a while, but it passed. He is sleeping soundly now and he deserves it. No doctor yet today and we don't have his blood counts either. They are working on finding the right donor and need to find one pretty soon and I'm sure the perfect one will come up in plenty of time. Thanks everyone and we will let you know something when we do. GOD bless!

THE KELLEY'S of Hutchinson

There is another dear family that Robin and I know personally, Bill and Dana Kelley. Robin worked for Bill when he was in high school in Hutchinson, Kansas. They have remained close through out the years. Dana's daughter, Lindsey, is suffering from an autoimmune disease called Interstitial Cystitis. It is a chronic, debilitating disease and at present there is no cure. Surgery was done on her bladder to check for inflammatory cells and that went well. Prayers for Lindsey, Dana and Bill as they deal with the financial, mental and emotional strain would very much be appreciated

THE MEISTER FAMILY

Jeremy Meister, the young man with the Lyme's disease is still struggling with his disease and is still hoping to find a doctor that will diagnose him properly so he can get into the Mayo Clinic. The tumor that was removed from his intestines several months ago is now back. Please continue to pray for Jeremy, his wife, and their six children.

Thank you for listening.

In Him, Cindy

Dragonflies and a Red Dress

Dragonflies Pendant & The Red Dress

Good Monday morning everyone.

I received an email from a good friend, Diane Sawczyn, last night asking me if My Daily Offering could be used to help some friends of hers that are in need. Their names are Mike and Meloney Biggerstaff and their son's name is Cody. They live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Cody, who is 16, is battling leukemia and has already had a bone marrow transplant from his younger sister as well as months of chemotherapy and radiation. Cody and his family are still recovering from the last round of treatment and bills and now the cancer is back with a vengeance. Cody is currently undergoing treatment in Denver and Meloney needs to be with Cody. Mike and Meloney have two daughters who are young and are still at home. Mike is staying with them so they can continue with their school and he can continue to work. Mike is a railroad engineer and is away from home quite a bit for his job. They stayed at the Ronald McDonald house during the first round of treatments but they have used their allotted time up there. The help would be to assist Meloney in paying for a place to stay while Cody is undergoing treatment.

Diane Sawczyn is a good friend of mine and is currently living in Australia. Her husband is a traveling nurse. I went to high school with Diane and she has a heart of gold. She has sent me several pieces of the jewelry that she makes to put on "My Daily Offering" so I will be posting those all this week and some of next. Diane has the jewelry with her and will be sending it from Australia to those that want it, so expect a few extra days for shipping.

Above is my painting, "The Red Dress", which is done in the style of Itzchak Tarkay. It measures 11"x14" and is done in gouache on watercolor paper. It is not matted or framed. Beside my painting is Diane's first offering. She calls it "Golden Dragonflies". Here is her description of the pendant. "Golden dragonflies dance on clear amber colored glass with black, patterned, and orange accents. Floating pendant needs no bail so it can be worn with gold or silver. Pendant size: approximately 1.25: x 2.5".

You know things are free to those who ask here on My Daily Offering, and that will continue to be the case. I would just ask you to prayerfully consider supporting the Biggerstaff family during this time of need. I know there are thousands of people out there that might need help. This is the family that the Lord has put in my path. We have to help those that He either brings to us or shows us. It could be you or me tomorrow.

In His Love,

Cindy

SUNFLOWERS In a Vase

Taken by Bradi Carney

I've been asked lately if I'm done offering my paintings on "My Daily Offering". Since not having posted for over a month I can understand why the question would be asked. The answer is no, I am not finished. I've only been sidetracked by family birthdays, anniversaries, a trip to Colorado and life in general. It's been on my list of "things to do" but obviously my list of things to do was longer than I had time for.

Above is my Daily Offering for this week. Sunflowers in a Vase. This painting is watercolor on paper and measures 9" x 12".

Hope all is well with everyone....

Cindy

One of My Favorite Things

Taken by Rita Smith
Watercolor on paper 11"x 15"

Today's offering is of one of my favorite fruits, the cantaloupe. If it is ripe and sweet you can't beat the flavor. Anyway...this has always been one of my favorite paintings even though realism is not among my strong suits. I look forward to when the cantaloupes are worth eating again.

I hope each of you has a productive and/or restful weekend. I always look forward to sleeping in on Saturday mornings. More offerings will be forth coming next week.

Lovingly, Cindy

Cup of Coffee/Cup of Tea?

Taken by Lynda Freeman

It's been a while since I've posted a daily offering. You know how life interferes with what we may want to do.

This particular painting was done several years ago from a note card I had picked up somewhere. Obviously, that means it was not my painting but copied from another person's work. I don't want to be considered a copyist or plagiarizer, but alas, I am and will be with several other paintings. My only saving grace with this blog is that I'm not charging for the painting. Hopefully, in the future, I'll only be doing my own paintings...as the Lord leads. ANYHOO...This painting is yours should you want it. Free. No kidding.

If any donations are sent to me, starting from now and continuing through the next few months, (I'm not sure how long) the money will be given to a women's counseling service, Women's Choice Resource Center, located in Fort Worth, which provides assistance to women who are struggling with being pregnant or in a crisis situation. Click HERE for more information about this organization.

I am not politically correct. Abortion, to my way of thinking, is the killing of innocent children and we must do what we can to save them. Let's all pray for the wisdom to do the right thing in every area of our lives.

Prayerfully yours,
Cindy

Coastal Community

Taken by Sara Dean
"Coastal Community" was done several years ago (1999) when I first started painting. My first art instructor was Barbara McFarland. She held a Monday night painting class at Lyn Arts that I attended for nearly three years. We were encouraged to paint from what we liked and this particular painting was done from a photograph in a magazine of another artist's painting. I did not, at the time, keep accurate records of the artist's name, so I always have to ask forgiveness of the artist I copied as I don't want to infringe on their copyrights. Since this painting is free, it might help them to be accepting of it, I don't know. Anyway...here is My Daily Offering for today. It was painted on watercolor paper with gouache and measures 9" x 12".

Orange Juice Anyone?

Taken by Sara Dean
Here's another of my "biddy" paintings. This little painting measures 4" x 5 1/4" and was done in acrylics on watercolor paper.

Terms are listed to the right under "About Me".

Cindy

An Apple a Day

Taken by Amber Elwell

Today's offering is a "biddy" painting. It is acrylic on watercolor paper and measures 4"x 5". One of my friends and fellow artists in Canvas by Canvas is Nancy Standlee. She is in her 70's (sshhh) but you would never know it. None of us can keep up with her. She's a vibrant, genuine and interesting lady. Her artistic daily journals are wonderful. (Click HERE to see them.)

This apple was done while at the Lake House where my art group, Canvas by Canvas, takes their art retreats. Nancy was busy doing a painting of one of her eclectic, colorful and very interesting ladies. I tackled an apple. Thanks Nancy for your inspiration!!

(Terms are listed to the right. Under "About Me".

Just to let you know, on behalf of those who have recently given to "My Daily Offering", a donation was mailed to Battered Womens Foundation last week. Thank you to all who made that possible. Please keep this foundation (BWF) in your prayers. They are doing a good work of encouragement and help.

Love to all,
Cindy

Three Pears

Taken by Kelly Wesley

Happy New Year, a little late. I haven't posted to My Daily Offering since the middle of December. Our Christmas and New Year's were busy, not hectic, but enjoyable. We saw our niece and her husband before Christmas. They were down from South Dakota. Even saying the word South Dakota makes me shiver. :) My oldest son, Andy, his wife Cassandra and their son, Eli were not with us this year for Christmas. The rest of the family were here. It was a small Christmas, presents-wise, but more meaningful to us than it has been in years past. It's not the quantity of the gifts, nor yet, even the quality, but the intent with which they are given that makes the giving of them meaningful. We did our usual Christmas morning breakfast at IHOP, which is always good. New Years came and went and it was 12:15 on the 1st before we even realized the new year had rolled around. After all, it IS just another day. :)

I will be posting my paintings here in 2009 fairly regularly. I might not get one posted every day but will make a valiant effort to be consistent. I also want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who wanted my paintings and have asked for them. It means a great deal to me. More than any of you will know. Again...thank you.

Above is my offering for today. It is watercolor on paper and was painted in Margie Whittington's class several years ago. The Pears were real, not copied from any painting or photograph. This is not the easiest way for me to paint. I should paint that way more often but photographs are easier to transport when going somewhere else to paint. Terms for this painting are to the right under "About Me".

My warm wishes and prayers for a prosperious New Year are with you all.

Lovingly,

Cindy

DAISIES IN BLUE VASE

Taken by Shelli Nisly
Good afternoon to everyone,

This weekend went quickly. Friday there was no daily offering so needed to get one up for today. The last one I offered (12-10-08) was not spoken for so if you liked that painting in the last posting please let me know and I'll send it to you.

This painting of "Daisies in a Blue Vase" was done in oil on canvas board. It measures 11" x 14". If you would like this painting please let me known through responding to this blog posting or email me at gotyme4u@sbcglobal.net No money is required. See TERMS: to the right under ABOUT ME.

I also wanted to let everyone know, even those several of you have received one of these Daily Offering paintings, it doesn't mean you cannot have more than one!! I do not care how many paintings you have. If you like them, I want

you to have them. Several have contacted me and told me that they really wanted a painting but didn't have any money to donate. Donating is not a prerequisite for receiving. Asking is a prerequisite for receiving. :) I want those who like my paintings to have them. Period.

Christmas is nearing and I hope all are having a peaceful time. My son Andy, his wife, Cassandra and their son, Eli will not be able to be with us this year. The rest of our immediate family will be here.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The might God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

May Christ, the Prince of Peace, bring you peace this Christ-mas season.

Lovingly,

Cindy